007: First Light and SGF Predictions

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about IO Interactive's new James Bond game 007: First Light, which is way better than any of them were expecting. But first, it's time for some hopes and predictions for next week's Summer Game Fest 2026. One More Thing: Kirk: Widow's Bay (Apple) Maddy: Forrest Valkai (“Renegade Science Teacher”) Jason: Tomodachi Life LINKS: Strong Songs Live! July 11, Alberta…

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Triple Play: Mina The Hollower

It's finally here: after six years of development, Yacht Club's Mina the Hollower has arrived. And it's a winner. Kirk, Maddy, and Jason burrow into the crevasses of this new Game of the Year contender, which smashes Zelda, Castlevania and Bloodborne to great success. One More Thing: Kirk: Subnautica 2 Maddy: Doomguy by John Romero Jason: The New York Knicks LINKS: Jason on Yacht Club…

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Does Video-Game Marketing Really Work? [Mailbag]

Jason, Maddy, and Kirk open up the mailbag for some questions about video-game marketing, female protagonists, what's going on at Studio ZA/UM, and much more. One More Thing: Kirk: Mixtape Maddy: Knotwords Jason: Planet Money LINKS: Kirk’s essay about Mixtape, and the YouTube video version…

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What It’s Like When Your Game Flops

Veteran game designer Nels Anderson joins the show to talk about his latest game, Generation Exile, which didn't reach the audience he was hoping to reach. Nels talks about the development challenges, what he thinks went wrong, and what's next for his company, Sonderlust Studios. One More Thing: Kirk: Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Apple) Maddy: Couples Therapy (Paramount+) Jason:

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Triple Play: Saros

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy descend on the planet Carcosa to talk about Saros, the latest PlayStation 5 exclusive from the developers of Returnal. They talk about the game's difficulty, the ballet of bullets, and why it feels so good to play. One More Thing: Kirk: Steam Controller Maddy: Secrets of the Bees (National Geographic / Hulu) Jason: Like This, But Funnier (Hallie…

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Why Do Players Like Crimson Desert More Than Critics Do? [Mailbag]

Why have players taken to Crimson Desert when critics haven't? Is the PS4 Pro really the PS5? And is it worth going to Summer Game Fest if you're not media? All those questions and more as the Triple Click gang opens up the mailbag! One More Thing: Kirk: Deadloch Season 2 Maddy: Summer of 69 (2025) Jason: Beef Season 2

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Triple Play: Pragmata

Kirk, Jason, and Maddy are playing Pragmata, a video game about being a dad in outer space. They talk about the unique hacking-shooting mechanics, the story (for what it is), and the beautiful 3D-printed world you get to explore. One More Thing: Kirk: Reanimal Maddy: Matlock (the 2025 reboot starring Kathy Bates) Jason: Titanium Court LINKS: Was that viral essay written by AI?…

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